Exhibition Designer (1-year Contract)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore's unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper's annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for "Best Theme Attraction" at TTG Travel Awards 2017, "Best Attraction Experience", "Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism" and "Best Customer Service (Attractions)" at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore's tourism landscape.

We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.

OUR PEOPLE

At National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and Project Execution: Develop and execute a variety of design projects, primarily focusing on changing exhibitions. Ensure a thorough understanding of the curatorial brief, objectives, and specific requirements for artworks in each exhibition project.

• Layout and Elevation Plans: Work independently or assist the Exhibition Conceptualisation & Creative Lead in creating layout plans, elevation drawings, 3D visuals, and scale models when necessary. Ensure that exhibition design and presentations comply with artwork safety and conservation requirements.

• Fabrication and Tender Submission: Provide detailed fabrication decks with AutoCAD drawings for building walls, structures, and items. Include material and colour code specifications for tender submissions.

• Collaboration and Delivery: Collaborate closely with exhibition project curators and related teams in the development and delivery of exhibitions. Work with internal and external graphic designers to create a comprehensive sensory experience for visitors.

• Design Research and Training: Conduct design research and attend work-related skills training to stay updated on the latest exhibition design trends, materials, and technical knowledge. Focus on cost-effective and sustainable practices to minimize waste.

• Documentation and Archival: Provide thorough documentation and archival work upon the completion of each project.

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma with 5-10 years of relevant design experience, particularly in large-scale exhibitions.
• Familiarity with exhibition design in a museum or gallery environment, with hands-on experience onsite. A strong interest in the arts, heritage, and a passion for acquiring new knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills.
• Expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3Ds Max, and Adobe Photoshop. Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Strong timeline management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and maintain attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, with a positive mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.